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San Marcos police identify homicide victim

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:38:27 GMT

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) – On Sunday, the San Marcos Police Department identified a homicide victim in connection with an incident that occurred Saturday morning.According to SMPD, the victim was identified as 41-year-old Nathaniel Hudson.San Marcos Police closed in both directions a portion of Highway 123 early Saturday morning due to an ongoing homicide investigation. The portion of the highway, between Redwood Road and Old Bastrop Road, was reopened after 5 a.m. Saturday, but police have yet to release additional details about the homicide incident except that SMPD was continuing its investigation. In a social media post, the San Marcos Police Department said it closed down the highway to search for the suspect. Police said they did not believe there was an ongoing threat to the public at the time. SMPD has yet to say whether officers have captured the suspect. 

Justin Jefferson helps Vikings get their swagger back in 21-13 win over Panthers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:38:27 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In a game the Vikings absolutely had to have on Sunday afternoon, star receiver Justin Jefferson put the team on his back.He finished with 6 catches for 85 yards and a pair of touchdowns for the Vikings in a 21-13 win over the Carolina Panthers.That included an exclamation point from Jefferson during which he channeled his inner Randy Moss to help the Vikings create the separation they so desperately needed. After hauling in a jump ball in the end zone, Jefferson slowly lowered a flat palm to the turf, letting the world know that cornerback D’Shawn Jamison is too little to cover him.It sure looked like the Vikings got their swagger back with the win over the Panthers.No doubt there are some things the Vikings still need to fix. There were a couple of interceptions from quarterback Kirk Cousins in the game, meaning the Vikings have now turned the ball over 11 times amid a slow start to this season.That said, the Vikings finally notched their first win, a...

Wild’s Ryan Hartman hopes contract extension ‘gets done soon’

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:38:27 GMT

At different times during this training camp, three Wild forwards have walked into general manager Bill Guerin’s office to discuss their futures. All three entered camp with one year left on their contracts.On Sunday, there was only one of those three still looking at playing without an extension, top-line center Ryan Hartman, who acknowledged his agent and Guerin are negotiating a potential deal.“Obviously, we’re working on stuff here,” Hartman said after a special teams practice Sunday afternoon at TRIA Rink. “Hopefully it gets done soon.”Hartman, linemate Mats Zuccarello and Marcus Foligno all approached Guerin about their futures during camp, which moved Sunday to the Duluth area for team building on Monday and a Tuesday practice at Amsoil Arena.“All three of us, I think it was the same day, we went in and just had a discussion (with Guerin) about what we thought about our futures and what we wanted out of everything,” Hartman said. “I think between us three we all agreed we wan...

Phelps County and FBI searching for escaped inmate

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:38:27 GMT

PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. — Law enforcement is searching for one of two inmates still at large after escaping the Phelps County Jail.According to the Phelps County Sheriff's Department, two inmates escaped just after 11:00 p.m. on Friday night. Gypsy Blanchard granted parole with release date later this year Steven Timothy Scott turned himself in shortly after the jailbreak, but Jonathan Eugene Schmidt O'Dell is still on the run. O'Dell is 33 years old and described as six feet, one inch tall, approximately 200 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. When he was booked into jail, he also had a full beard, but deputies said O'Dell may have shaved his beard to disguise his identity. Surveillance video captured O'Dell as he exited the Phelps County Jail. Courtesy of the Phelps County Sheriff's Department.O'Dell was last seen wearing a maroon-colored shirt with a Phelps County logo on it and brown slacks with a tan stripe. Springfield Public Schools controversy over distribution of pocket ...

How it Happened: Broncos win first game of Sean Payton era with huge fourth-quarter comeback over Bears

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:38:27 GMT

The Bears and the Broncos have opened the 2023 season with 0-3 starts. Who can pull themselves out of the NFL’s basement first? Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago.Live updatesFourth-quarter updatesGame (1:56 p.m.): Kareem Jackson with the pick. Ballgame. — Joe NguyenBroncos are going to win. Just like we all thought all week. No sweat. — Parker GabrielMassive penalty (1:54 p.m.): Justin Fields was called for intentional grounding. Second down and 21 with 45 seconds to go for the Bears. No timeouts left for Chicago. — Joe NguyenBroncos take lead (1:49 p.m.): Wil Lutz nails a 51-yard field goal. Broncos 31, Bears 28 with 1:46 to go. — Joe NguyenWil Lutz hit a draw from 51 yards out, and the Broncos have scored 24 straight to take a 31-28 lead with 1:46 to go. One more defensive stop and Sean Payton will have his first win in Denver. — Matt SchubertAbsolute heist (1:48 p.m.): This would b...

Police officer injured during tenant protest in Boyle Heights  

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:38:27 GMT

A protest against rent increases led to a scuffle breaking out between protesters and law enforcement on Sunday, police said. The march started at 10 a.m. Sunday morning at Hollenbeck Park in Boyle Heights and included thousands of renters campaigning against a proposed nine percent increase in rent for rent-controlled apartments by the Los Angeles Housing Department.  Controversial zero-bail policy takes effect in L.A. County About an hour into the demonstrations, LAPD received an “officer needs help” call after an altercation broke out at the corner of 1st Street and Chicago Street. The officer was injured in the confrontation and was transported to a nearby hospital. His condition is unknown. No arrests have been made, authorities said.Sofia Pop Perez contributed to this report.  This is a developing story. Stay with KTLA for the latest details.

My AP top-25 ballot: It’s Georgia on top (again), followed by Florida State

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:38:27 GMT

Ballot submitted to the Associated Press on Saturday night …1. Georgia2. Florida State3. Ohio State4. Texas5. Michigan6. Penn State7. Washington8. Oregon9. Notre Dame10. Alabama11. Washington State12. USC13. Oklahoma14. Mississippi15. Oregon State16. Miami17. Utah18. Missouri19. Kentucky20. LSU21. North Carolina22. Fresno State23. Wisconsin24. Duke25. TennesseeRelated ArticlesCollege Sports | Pac-12 rewind: Failed rallies, Friday stumbles, questionable calls and a showdown approaching College Sports | Saturday Night Five: USC’s offensive defense, UW’s desert escape, Cal’s big win and more College Sports | Mailbag: Stanford and Cal caught in ACC breakup(?), Big Ten revenue shares, the Pac-2 lawsuit, media decisions and more College Sports | Pac-12 recruiting: Big weekend for Colorado as Mater Dei HS stars arrive to watch USC showdown College Sports | Stanford, Cal grapple with the ACC s...

Armed robbery leads to fatal crash near Bayview after SFPD chase

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:38:27 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- One person died and another was injured after a police chase Saturday afternoon that began in the Tenderloin and ended near the Bayview neighborhood, according to the San Francisco Police Department. Officer injured after suspected DUI driver crashes into San Rafael police vehicle Around 4:04 p.m., authorities began to chase a suspect vehicle in connection to an armed robbery and auto burglaries. The pursuit continued onto the highway -- ending when the suspect vehicle crashed into a "fixed object" near the Paul Street off-ramp at San Bruno Avene and Mansell Street. Officers arrived at the scene of the crash and located two individuals in the suspect vehicle. Police had to extract the two out of the vehicle, SFPD said. One of them died, and the other was sent to the hospital where their condition is unknown at this time. KRON4 obtained dashcam video of a driver capturing parts of the police chase on southbound Highway 101. View the video in the media player...

Final day of the Ryder Cup at a glance

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:38:27 GMT

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — A brief look at the Ryder Cup on Sunday:THE WINNER: Europe 16 1/2, United States 11 1/2.THE MODERN SERIES: Europe is 12-9-1 against the Americans. THE OVERALL SERIES: The United States still has a 27-15-2 record in the Ryder Cup, which featured only Britain & Ireland players from 1927 until 1979.THE STREAK: The Americans have not won on European soil since 1993.MAN OF THE MATCH: Rory McIlroy went 4-1 and was Europe’s top scorer for the first time.AMERICAN STAR: Max Homa led the United States at 3-1-1 in his Ryder Cup debut.WINNING SHOT: Tommy Fleetwood drove the par-4 16th green to 25 feet that led to a concession and gave Europe the half-point it needed to reach 14 1/2 points and win the cup.KEY STATISTIC: The six automatic qualifiers for the American team combined to go 9-11-4. The six captain’s picks combined to go 4-12-4.NOTEWORTHY: Jordan Spieth has not won a singles match in his five Ryder Cup appearances.QUOTEWORTHY: ““Not man...

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett out against Texans after injuring knee

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:38:27 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett sustained a knee injury in the third quarter Sunday against the Houston Texans and won’t return.Trailing by 10, the Steelers went for it on fourth-and-1 from the Houston 33 with about 90 seconds left in the third quarter. But Pickett was sacked by Jonathan Greenard to give the Texans the ball back.Pickett remained on the ground for a couple of minutes after the hit before trainers came out to attend to him. He slowly got to his feet and limped off the field before going into the medical tent on the sideline.He remained there for a few minutes before walking to the locker room. The team said he had a knee injury but did not specify which knee was injured.He was replaced by Mitch Trubisky. ___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflSource